Event & Recognition

The MV Awards Video Podcast Awards are presented in connection with the MV Awards Gala on May 23 at the Skirball Cultural Center (Los Angeles).

The gala is for recognition/presentation and does not change the online-only nature of submissions and judging.

Awards & Prizes

Awards & Prizes

Not only are their winners for each category, but an overall Podcast of the Year Award will be honored. Winners are honored LIVE at the MV Awards Gala — May 23 at the Skirball Cultural Center (Los Angeles).

This is not just an online announcement. Our goal is to bring podcast creators into the room, onto the red carpet, and onto the stage—celebrated alongside the broader Military & Veteran entertainment community.

Gala Recognition (Biggest Prize)

Category winners are recognized at the MV Awards Gala on May 23 at the Skirball Cultural Center, including:

• Official on-stage recognition (winners announced and honored live)
• Red carpet + media/photo moments
• Winner laurels/badges + press assets for your marketing

VetStreamTV Winner Spotlight Package (Guaranteed)

Every category winner receives a VetStreamTV Spotlight Package, including:
• 30-day featured placement on VetStreamTV
• Social promotion (at least 2 dedicated post + 3 story shares)
• Short-form promo cut (30–60 seconds from your submission for IG/TT/YT Shorts)
• Permanent “Hall of Fame” listing on MV Awards/VetStreamTV platforms

Total Cash Prizes
• Podcast of the Year (Grand Prize): $500

Note: Full-episode distribution/ongoing hosting and monetization on VetStreamTV requires a separate written agreement.

Rules & Terms

Submission Format (VIDEO ONLY)

Video uploads only — no audio-only submissions.

Each entry must include one (1) video podcast episode uploaded through FilmFreeway (MP4/MOV recommended).

You may submit up to two (2) entries total; each episode requires its own entry (and fee, if applicable).

Episode Length & Judging Window

Episodes may be any length of 12 minutes or longer.

Episodes longer than 30 minutes are allowed; however, only the first 30 minutes will be judged.

Content after the 30-minute mark will not be considered for scoring.

Eligibility Window

Episodes must have been publicly released within the eligibility period listed on the event page for the current season (or within the dates shown in the deadlines/requirements).

Content & Conduct

Entries must be appropriate for professional recognition. Content that is hateful, harassing, or explicitly promotes violence may be disqualified at the discretion of MV Awards.

Entrants are responsible for ensuring all participants have consented to appear and be distributed as submitted.

Rights & Permissions

By submitting, you represent and warrant that:

You own or control all rights necessary for the submitted video, including music, clips, images, and any third-party content.

The submission does not infringe any copyright, trademark, privacy, or publicity rights.

10) Promotional Use Permission (Non-Exclusive)

By entering, you grant MV Awards / NEAAMV and VetStreamTV a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use your show title, episode title, creator name, artwork/logo, and short excerpts for the purpose of promoting:

the MV Awards Video Podcast Awards,

the MV Awards Gala, and participating creators, finalists, and winners.

Excerpts: MV Awards / NEAAMV and VetStreamTV may use up to three (3) promotional clips, up to 60 seconds each, for marketing and publicity (web, social, email, streaming apps/OTT, and partner channels).

No Full Distribution Without Agreement: This promotional permission does not authorize full-episode distribution or catalog hosting on VetStreamTV without a separate written agreement.

Judging Criteria (General)

Entries will be evaluated on a combination of:

Content/storytelling and structure

Host/interview skill and on-camera presence

Production quality (audio/video clarity, editing, pacing)

Originality and distinct voice

Overall impact and audience value

Disqualification

MV Awards reserves the right to disqualify entries that:

do not meet the video-only requirement,

violate rights/permissions,

contain fraudulent information, or

fail to comply with these Rules & Terms.